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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,398.95, 1,093,705.68 and 486,548.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,398.95, 1,093,705.68 and 486,548.62 is: 671,556.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,398.95 : 1,093,705.68 = 486,548.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,398.95/1,093,705.68 = 486,548.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,398.95x = 1,093,705.68 × 486,548.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,398.95x = 532,140,989,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,140,989,290.16/792,398.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,556.91

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